Junior Product Development Technologist

Job Title: Junior Product Development Technologist Location: West Sussex Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Are you passionate about food innovation and eager to develop your career in the bakery and food manufacturing industry? We’re looking for a Junior Product Development Technologist to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) projects, supporting key customer accounts and driving innovation. Key Responsibilities: Develop and launch new product concepts in response to internal and customer briefs—on time, to specification, and within cost targets. With support, manage smaller NPD & EPD projects from concept to launch, liaising with cross-functional teams including Process, Technical, Operations, and Commercial. Organise and support factory trials, gather data, and coordinate lab testing (nutritionals, microbiological, shelf life). Assist in preparing samples, product costings, and documentation for customer presentations. Support on-site customer visits and ensure strong understanding of factory processes and capabilities. Monitor and analyse competitor activity to drive continuous product improvement and maintain best-in-class standards. About You: Degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, or a related discipline. Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and show initiative. Genuine interest in food and a creative, problem-solving mindset. Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); SAP experience desirable. A full UK driving license and car is essential due to the location of the site If this sounds of interest, please click apply and I will call you with more information!

Location: West Sussex, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/10/2025